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Erdogan and Fidan Welcome Gaza Ceasefire, Affirm Turkey's Support for Palestine

Jan 15, 2025, 08:14 PM

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan have expressed their support for the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel in Gaza. President Erdogan welcomed the deal in a statement, expressing hope that it would pave the way for lasting peace and stability in the region and benefit the Palestinian people. He emphasized Turkey's ongoing commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause, stating that Turkey has never left the Palestinian people alone in their struggle against oppression. Foreign Minister Fidan, in a phone call with Hamas officials, also welcomed the ceasefire, reiterating Turkey's continued support for Palestine across all fields.